Setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

After you register your SMSF

Shortly after you complete the SMSF application, the fund will appear on Super Fund Lookup (SFLU) with a status of Registered.

Once the ATO have processed your application:

the notice of compliance will issue and you will receive it in the mail
the status on SFLU will change to ‘Complying’.

The ATO may contact you for more information before the status of your fund is changed to Complying.

Your fund will not be able to receive contributions from employers or rollovers from other super funds until:

your application is fully approved
SFLU is updated to ‘Registered’ or ‘Complying’.

What is an SMSF?

3 mins

What is an SMSF?	0%
The SMSF lifecycle	0%
Who is responsible?	0%
What you can’t do with an SMSF	0%

Is an SMSF right for you?

6 mins

Review SMSF sector statistics	0%
Understand all SMSF obligations	0%
Penalties	0%
Seeking financial advice	0%

Setting up an SMSF

1 mins

The steps to set up an SMSF	0%

Choose an SMSF trustee structure

4 mins

Choose an SMSF trustee structure	0%
Requirements for each structure	0%
How the SMSF structures compare	0%

Appoint trustees

6 mins

Appointing trustees	0%
Who can be a trustee or director of a corporate trustee?	0%
Things to know if you intend to be a director of a corporate trustee	0%
Your role and responsibilities under the law	0%
Consent to being appointed as a trustee	0%
Sign the trustee declaration	0%
Record identification details	0%

Check your SMSF is an Australian super fund

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Check your SMSF is an Australian super fund	0%
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Create a trust deed

2 mins

Create a trust deed	0%
Requirements of a trust deed	0%
Activity: SMSF packages or kits	0%

Hold assets

2 mins

Assigning assets	0%
The ownership of your fund’s assets	0%
Holding fund assets	0%

Register your SMSF

3 mins

Registering your SMSF	0%
ABN and TFN registrations	0%
Registration application delays	0%
GST	0%
After you register your SMSF	0%

Set up a bank account

2 mins

Setting up a unique bank account for the fund	0%
Information you need to open the bank account	0%
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Get an electronic service address

1 mins

Electronic service address	0%

Create an investment strategy

2 mins

Create an investment strategy	0%
Investment strategy format	0%
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Plan for the future

1 mins

Member and fund insurance	0%
Death benefit nominations	0%

Prepare an exit plan

2 mins

Prepare an exit plan	0%
What to include in the exit plan?	0%
Regularly review the exit plan	0%

Record-keeping requirements

2 mins

Keeping good records	0%
Keep accurate records	0%

Notify the ATO and ASIC of changes

2 mins

Keep your fund details up to date	0%
Notify the ATO and ASIC of changes	0%

Consider professional advice

2 mins

How a professional can help you	0%
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Help and more information

3 mins

How your SMSF is regulated	0%
ATO	0%
ASIC	0%
SMSF support services	0%
Phoning the ATO	0%
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Related courses

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